Community Education Services (CES) Canada
Under the Acacia Tree Music
Presents
A Small Act
FESTIVALS 2010 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, 2010 EDINBURGH FILM FESTIVAL, 2010 SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL, 2010 LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL, 2010 HOT DOCS, 2010 NANTUCKET FILM FESTIVAL, 2010 PROVINCETOWN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
When Holocaust survivor Hilde Back sponsored a young, rural Kenyan student, she thought nothing of it. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but years later she does. Now a Harvard graduate and a Human Rights Lawyer for the United Nations, Chris Mburu decides to find the stranger that changed his life. Inspired by her generosity, he starts a scholarship program of his own and names it for his former benefactor. The top students in Mukubu primary school are in the exact same situation as Chris once was. They are bright, but can’t afford to pay school fees. With the creation of Chris’ fund, these students have new hope. But the program is small; how many will qualify for a scholarship? Using a strong narrative, the film interweaves seemingly separate lives into a cohesive whole. With clarity and grace, A SMALL ACT bears witness to the ripple effect a single action can create.
“a precious and inspiring tale” Duana Byrge – The Hollywood Reporter
DIRECTOR JENNIFER ARNOLD, WRITER JENNIFER ARNOLD
2010 Harambee Media
Location: Assembly Hall 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive
(Kipling Ave. & Lake Shore Blvd. W.)
Date: Friday, November 25, 2011 beginning at 6:45pm
Program: 6:45 to 9:15pm Film ends 8:30 pm
Film, CES Canada Update, Fundraiser
Tickets $10 includes light refreshments
Information: Jane Snyder janesnyder@rogers.com or asante@cescan.ca
October 16, 2011
Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon Charity Challenge
Location: CNE and Nathan Phillips Square
Join the CES Canada team to run or walk 5km or to run the half or full marathon. The STWM is the major annual CES Canada fundraiser.
Visit: http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/ces.htm
Register: Contact asante@cescan.ca
July 1, 2011
Canada Day Run for Charity
Location: Masinde Muliro University, Kakamega KENYA
Registration: Contact Sandy Guthrie sandyg55@shaw.ca
